How to service and repair the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley on Ford Taurus?

Start harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley repair by hoisting the vehicle to a work position with its gear in neutral. Start by removing both accessories drive belt and power steering belt from the system. The Strap Wrench should be employed to detach the crankshaft bolt and washer which needs disposal. A 3 Jaw Puller should be used to remove the crankshaft pulley after positioning it at the right location. To properly install the components apply clean engine oil to both the front seal inner lip of the crankshaft and the sealing surfaces of the outside diameter. The Front Cover Oil Seal Installer along with Crankshaft Vibration Damper Replacer should be used to install the crankshaft pulley. The Strap Wrench must be used for washer and bolt installation before performing four successive torque stages starting from 120 Nm to 50 Nm followed by 90-degree tightening. Finishing the procedure requires installing both the accessory drive belt and power steering belt.

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Ford Taurus Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 8T4Z-6312-A
$171.75 MSRP: $250.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley
- Manufacturer Note: For Service Engines Built After July 2016 Use 8T4Z-6312-C & HL3Z-6A340-A (M10 X 90MM) Bolt
- Replaces: 7T4Z-6312-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2017 Ford Taurus | Limited, SE, SEL, SHO | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: NJ5Z-6312-A
$128.88 MSRP: $198.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Vibration Damper; Pulley
- Replaces: CJ5Z-6312-F, CJ5Z-6312-C, CJ5Z-6312-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2017 Ford Taurus | Limited, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Vibration Damper Part Number: E8DZ6B321A
$147.07 MSRP: $200.14
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper And Pulley Assembly; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Damper & Pulley; Pulley
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Ford Taurus | GL, LX | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: KT4Z-6312-A
$83.04 MSRP: $120.87
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Taurus | Limited, SE, SEL, SHO | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Vibration Damper Part Number: XF1Z-6316-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper Assembly; Engine Harmonic Balancer; Harmonic Balancer
- Manufacturer Note: 24V
- Replaces: F6DZ-6316-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2005 Ford Taurus | LX, SE, SE Comfort, SEL, SES, SVG | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: FODZ6A312A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley Assembly - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1992 Ford Taurus | GL, L, LX, SHO | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Vibration Damper Part Number: FODZ-6316-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - With Vibration Dampener; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley - With Vibration Damper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991 Ford Taurus | GL, L, LX, SHO | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Vibration Damper Part Number: F7DZ-6316-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper Assembly; Engine Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Damper; Harmonic Balancer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-2007 Ford Taurus | G, GL, L, LX, SE, SE Comfort, SEL, SES, SHO, SVG | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Vibration Damper Part Number: F4DZ6B321A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Damper & Pulley; Pulley
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Ford Taurus | GL, L, LX, SE | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Vibration Damper Part Number: F3DZ6B321A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper & Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley - Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1995 Ford Taurus | SHO | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 1F1Z-6A312-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer
- Replaces: F6DZ-6312-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2005 Ford Taurus | LX, SE, SE Comfort, SEL, SES, SVG | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Ford Taurus Harmonic Balancer

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The Harmonic Balancer is a very vital component well known because of its reliability and also it serves as a key player in the aspect of the efficiency and safety of the Taurus models engines. The Harmonic Balancer functions to counter accelerate the engine while decreasing the torsional vibration created during the combustion process thus helping to preserve crankshaft from getting damaged and thus the Taurus will have a longer life cycle with the right operating cycle. Most of their constructions involve a strong metallic wheel fixed on the crankshaft with a thick inertia ring and a rubber ring which can neutralize twisting forces. It is important to note that this design is extremely necessary in the case of the Ford Taurus since excessive vibrations in the car may cause major problems to the engine in the long run. Different versions of harmonic balancers have been used in the Ford Taurus, non performance original equipment and performance versions that are suitable for high revving engines that produce higher levels of vibration. This characteristic contributes to the improvement of the car's ability, making the Taurus ideal for routine as well as sports use. The components in the market that are as extraordinary as the Harmonic Balancer include unsinkable durability and improve the efficiency of the engine as a safety feature of a vehicle. Being able to fit this Harmonic Balancer to the various models of the car, Ford justifies its quality and innovation that honed the Taurus car to deliver comfort and security to clients in their drive.

Ford Taurus Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

Crankshaft Pulley
8T4Z-6312-A
Q: How to service and repair the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley on Ford Taurus?
A:
Start harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley repair by hoisting the vehicle to a work position with its gear in neutral. Start by removing both accessories Drive Belt and power steering belt from the system. The Strap Wrench should be employed to detach the crankshaft bolt and washer which needs disposal. A 3 Jaw Puller should be used to remove the crankshaft pulley after positioning it at the right location. To properly install the components apply clean engine oil to both the front seal inner lip of the crankshaft and the sealing surfaces of the outside diameter. The Front Cover Oil Seal Installer along with Crankshaft Vibration Damper Replacer should be used to install the crankshaft pulley. The Strap Wrench must be used for washer and bolt installation before performing four successive torque stages starting from 120 Nm to 50 Nm followed by 90-degree tightening. Finishing the procedure requires installing both the accessory drive belt and power steering belt.